High Altitude Banana Nut Bread: Mountain Baking Hack

Are you ready to rise to new heights, or should I say, bake to new altitudes? High altitude baking can be a bit tricky, but don’t worry, I’ve got just the recipe to help you conquer that mountain of banana bread! You won’t need an oxygen mask for this one, just some ripe bananas and a sense of adventure. Let’s dive in!

High Altitude Banana Bread

First, let’s take a peek at what our delicious creation looks like:

Now that we’ve whetted your appetite, let’s talk about the star of the show: the ingredients! Grab your shopping bag because here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (the riper, the better!)
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar (you can use less if you’re feeling sweet enough already)
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional, but why wouldn’t you?)

Feeling inspired? Let’s get those bananas working in your favor! Here’s how to whip up this scrumptiously fluffy banana bread:

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (that’s about 175°C for you international types). Grease a 4x8 inch loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
3. Add the baking soda and salt to the banana mixture. Mix well!
4. Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Finally, mix in the flour until just incorporated. If you’re adding nuts or chocolate chips, fold them in gently.
6. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in your preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Your nose will tell you when it’s almost ready, so get ready for that delicious smell!
8. Once baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely (if you can resist the urge to dive in right away!).

And there you have it! A deliciously moist high altitude banana bread that will have you feeling like a baking champion. Pair it with coffee, or just enjoy it solo, and share it with friends and family, or keep it all to yourself—no judgment here!

source: foodfolksandfun.net